E129

Allura
Red AC, FD&C Red 40

Orange-red colour used in sweets, drinks and condiments, medications
and cosmetics, A red synthetic azo dye introduced in the early
eighties to replace Amaranth, E123, in
the United States of America where E123
is prohibited.

May have slightly less allergy/intolerance reaction by aspirin
intolerant people and asthmatics than most of the azo dyes,
although those with skin sensitivities should be careful. Allura
red has also been connected with cancer in mice.